(Emvolon/Business Wire) Emvolon, Inc. (Emvolon), a Massachusetts-based innovator in renewable fuel and chemical production technology, and Freepoint Commodities LLC (Freepoint), a leading global commodities merchant, today announced their intention to enter into a long-term strategic collaboration to accelerate the production
Liquid Heating-Fuels Industry Announces Policy Principles for Equitable Building Decarbonization
(National Energy and Fuels Institute/Biobased Diesel Daily) At an industry summit held during the Heating & Energizing America Trade Show Aug. 22, heating-fuel industry stakeholders ratified policy principles they say must guide federal, state or local emissions-reduction policies.
These “Principles for Equitable and Reliable Building Decarbonization” come as the costs and consequences of electrification mandates are becoming clear to policymakers and consumers alike.
Adopted by industry leaders from across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, the resolution builds on the heating-oil industry’s voluntary commitment to reduce carbon emissions, primarily through broad adoption of renewable liquid heating fuels.
These fuels have achieved historic, immediate and cost-effective emission reductions and emphasize that successful decarbonization policies should support the nation’s heating-oil marketers, many of whom are multigenerational family businesses.
Specifically, it calls on government policies to:
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Protect consumer choice—allowing homeowners to select heating systems based on their family’s needs and budgets.
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Account for full lifecycle emissions—not just point-of-use, ensuring a complete and accurate environmental assessment to avoid shifting rather than reducing emissions.
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Encourage use of renewable liquid fuels—as immediate, cost-effective and scalable solutions to reduce emissions while utilizing existing infrastructure.
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Recognize the time value of carbon reduction—prioritizing immediate emissions reduction through renewable liquid heating fuels over electrification powered via a nonrenewable electric grid.
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Prioritize affordability—for vulnerable communities, seniors and rural Americans unable to bear the burden of higher electric bills and conversion costs.
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Maintain energy reliability—heeding warnings from grid operators about system constraints and ensuring the U.S. sustains a grid robust enough to win the global race for artificial intelligence.
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Prioritize residential energy efficiency—low-hanging fruit for both environmental performance and lower consumer energy bills.
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Support family businesses—preserving thousands of good-paying American jobs.
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Embrace innovation—avoiding prescriptive electrification policies that discourage development and deployment of more effective and affordable solutions.
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Be flexible and adaptive—accounting for differences in climates, energy resources, infrastructure and economic conditions and embracing realistic implementation goals.
“Through investments in biofuels and deployment of high-efficiency systems, America’s liquid heating-fuels industry has reduced its emissions by 26 percent,” said Jim Collura, the president and CEO of the National Energy & Fuels Institute. “These businesses are delivering safe and reliable home comfort with superior environmental outcomes, and without extraordinary conversion costs.”
The new resolution comes at a critical juncture, as U.S. power grid watchdogs warn of unprecedented reliability challenges from electrification policies.
These warnings were issued before fully accounting for explosive growth in energy demand from data centers, with artificial intelligence alone expected to add the equivalent of 28 million households’ worth of energy demand to the grid by 2028.
Industry leaders also emphasized that the resolution positions them as essential partners in any successful decarbonization effort.
“Our industry is ready to work with anyone who shares our commitment to pragmatic, achievable solutions,” said Charlie Uglietto of Cubby Oil & Energy of Wilmington, Massachusetts, co-chair of the working group that helped draft the policy principles.
When combined with a modern high-efficiency heating system, renewable liquid heating fuels—a blend of heating oil and biodiesel or renewable diesel—can deliver over 80 percent lifecycle greenhouse-gas reductions.
It also supports farmers and rural economies, and tens of thousands of rewarding careers in the agriculture, biofuel and home-energy sectors.
The resolution will now be submitted to regional, state and local heating-fuel associations throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, thereby establishing a unified industry voice for engagement with policymakers at all levels of government.
The full resolution and policy principles are available here. READ MORE
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Iman Pambagyo
Still, the global legitimacy of palm oil-based biodiesel cannot endure without stronger sustainability pillars at home. Criticisms ... about deforestation, land conflicts, and indigenous rights should not be dismissed as mere “smear campaigns.” There is truth in these claims, however biased we may perceive them to be.
Instead of treating NGOs as adversaries, government and industry must engage them as partners to strengthen the Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) standard and align it with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). Iman Pambagyo (Trade Ministry’s Director General of International Trade Negotiations (2012-2014, 2016-2020) and Indonesia’s Ambassador to the WTO (2014-2015) in Jakarta Globe READ MORE
Trump Threatens to Use Tariffs to Derail Global Climate Measure: The Administration Is Escalating Its Attacks against a Carbon Tax for Shipping Emissions.
By Sara Schonhardt (E&E News Climatewire) The Trump administration is preparing to use tariffs and travel bans as reprisals against countries that support an upcoming agreement to put fees on shipping pollution.
Those moves, outlined in an email to POLITICO’s E&E News, provide the first details about how President Donald Trump plans to retaliate against nations that vote to approve an international agreement establishing climate pollution standards on cargo vessels. The measure is scheduled to be voted on in October by members of the United Nations International Maritime Organization.
“We are actively exploring and preparing to act on remedies, including tariffs, visa restrictions, or port levies should this effort succeed,” a State Department spokesperson said in the email.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and three other Cabinet members threatened last week to use reprisals against countries that support the agreement, as part of an effort to derail or weaken the climate measure. This is the first time the administration has outlined the punitive steps it plans to take. READ MORE
- Trump’s new use for tariffs: Thwarting climate policy (Politico Power Switch)
- Rubio threatens to retaliate against countries that support shipping carbon tax: The move comes two months before 108 nations will vote on the emissions fee. (Politico Pro Climatewire)
- U.S. Threatens Nations with Tariffs Over Support for IMO Net-Zero Shipping Deal (Reuters/G Captain)
- US rejection could ‘derail’ IMO net-zero framework, sector figures say (Global Trade Review)
- U.S. Escalates Pressure With Threatened Tariffs to Kill IMO’s Net-Zero Deal (Ship Atlas by Maritime Optima)
- U.S. threatens retaliation over IMO NZF ahead of key October vote (Safety4Sea)
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US tells countries to reject UN ship fuel emissions deal or face tariffs, sources say (Economic Times)
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How the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework Can Power American Industry (Vanguard Renewables)
Excerpt from Politico Power Switch: The U.S., one of 176 member countries in the International Maritime Organization, supported the group’s climate strategy in 2023 to zero out the sector’s carbon emissions by roughly midcentury. In April, a majority of countries advanced a “net zero framework” that included the fuel standard and carbon tax on shipping emissions as part of that larger goal. The proposal would essentially create a cap-and-trade system, in which vessels that are out of compliance have to buy or trade credits with more efficient ships.
The U.S. didn’t show for the April talks. The Trump administration instead circulated letters at the time threatening reprisals against countries that supported the carbon fee.
The framework is set to be included in an international treaty to prevent shipping pollution that was first inked in the 1970s and includes several annexes of regulations. To advance, the framework needs two-thirds of the 108 countries that ratified the air pollution annex to approve it in October.
Last week, Rubio, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reiterated that the U.S. will retaliate against countries that support the tax in the final vote. READ MORE
Excerpt from Politico Pro Climatewire: Senior Trump administration officials are warning countries to withdraw their support for a global agreement to charge fees for shipping emissions, or face retaliation ahead of the measure's likely adoption in October.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and three other members of President Donald Trump's Cabinet said in a statement this week that countries should be "on notice" that the administration expects their help in defeating the agreement brokered by the United Nations International Maritime Organization. They added that the U.S. will "not hesitate to retaliate" if the measure is adopted.
“Whatever its stated goals, the proposed framework is effectively a global carbon tax on Americans levied by an unaccountable UN organization,” said the statement by Rubio, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
The agreement, known as the IMO’s Net-zero Framework, aims to cut planet-warming pollution through a levy on shipping emissions and a new fuel standard. Countries agreed to the accord in April, and a final decision is scheduled for this fall. READ MORE
Excerpt from Reuters/G Captain: The U.S. State Department has reached out to other IMO member countries in recent days warning them not to adopt the so-called “Net-Zero Framework”, according to four sources, who declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter.
A State Department spokesperson said the U.S. was “actively exploring and preparing to act on remedies including tariffs, visa restrictions, and/or port levies should this effort succeed in the October IMO extraordinary session vote.”
The department will be engaging “our partners and allies” to propose they take similar measures, the spokesperson said, but would not comment on “private diplomatic discussions with other countries.”
The Dutch government received a verbal warning from representatives of the U.S. government, who said the Netherlands could face tariffs or other retaliatory measures if it supported the adoption of the framework, a spokesperson for the Dutch ministry of infrastructure and water management said.
It was unclear which other IMO countries had been approached by Washington. READ MORE
Excerpt from Global Trade Review: But last week (August 12), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said in a joint statement that they would not accept “any international environmental agreement that unduly or unfairly burdens” the country.
The statement criticises fuel standards that “would conveniently benefit China by requiring the use of expensive fuels unavailable at global scale”, while preventing the use of “lower emissions options where US industry leads such as liquified natural gas and biofuels”.
Describing the framework as a “global carbon tax on Americans levied by an unaccountable UN organisation”, they threatened retaliation against countries that continued to support the measures.
For the framework to be adopted, it must be voted in by two-thirds of the 108 states covered by the convention. After that, it will be automatically accepted, unless it is opposed by either one-third of IMO parties or members whose merchant fleets represent at least 50% of the gross tonnage of the world’s merchant fleet.
Rico Luman, senior economist, transport and logistics at Dutch bank ING, says the move by the US “likely complicates the final adoption scheduled in October”.
“Although the proposal is due to be accepted by a two-thirds majority, the US seems unwilling to accept its implementation, which puts the authority of IMO at risk,” he says.
“If the US doesn’t accept the effectuation, this will complicate the whole system,” Luman says. “This could also make other countries doubt, because they fear the consequences as the US could retaliate. This puts the final adoption in danger.”
The framework brings in a set of “mid-term measures” that include targets for reducing ships’ annual GHG fuel intensity and penalties for ships that emit more than this.
To balance the deficit, ships can transfer surplus units from other vessels, use units they have previously banked if they have outperformed the targets or pay penalties in the form of buying “remedial” units.
These payments will form the basis of a net-zero fund, which the IMO says will be used to reward ships using zero or near-zero energy sources and support research into these fuels as well as ways to achieve a just transition.
Transport & Environment, a group of European NGOs that promote sustainable transport, has estimated the fund will generate around US$10mn a year until 2035.
Nicolas Lockhart, partner at law firm Sidley, points out that the US cannot legally stop other IMO parties from adopting and implementing the framework, though it can take steps to prevent itself from being affected.
“Politically, the US’ decision could have an impact on voting and opposition by other IMO parties. The US could try to raise a blocking minority at the IMO,” he says, adding that there have been media reports that the US is taking this course.
Currently, the top five flag states – Liberia, Panama, Marshall Islands, Hong Kong and Singapore – represent more than 50% of the world’s gross tonnage.
Emma Fenton, senior director of climate diplomacy at climate change NGO Opportunity Green, adds: “US attempts to weaken the IMO’s historic progress are nothing new – they failed to successfully stop the agreement of the framework in April and while we always knew there would be resistance, countries stood firm.”
“The decision to introduce the IMO net-zero framework marked a turning point, giving shipping a real chance to steer toward a cleaner, greener future – and the global momentum behind it remains strong, with major flag states, including Panama, staying committed. With global cooperation and solidarity at the centre of these negotiations, scare tactics like these cannot gain traction,” Fenton says.
The framework is due to come into force in February 2027 for large ocean-going ships over 5,000 gross tonnage, with the first data collection due from January 2028, and aims to help the sector meet its overarching GHG emissions targets. READ MORE
Excerpt from Ship Atlas by Maritime Optima: However, U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Cabinet colleagues, insist that the agreement amounts to a disguised carbon tax disproportionately harming U.S. industry. In a joint August statement, they warned: “We will not tolerate any international environmental agreement that unduly or unfairly burdens the United States,” indicating Washington’s readiness to retaliate.
A BIMCO spokesperson told Splash that while the U.S. position is unlikely to prevent the framework’s adoption if it secures approval, Washington’s refusal to participate would make enforcement significantly more difficult.
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With the political stakes rising, industry observers warn that shipping faces prolonged uncertainty over regulatory alignment. A fragmented outcome could leave shipowners and charterers managing divergent regional rules, complicating compliance and investment decisions.
This political pressure campaign casts a long shadow over the IMO’s next session. Ahead lies a critical test: can maritime climate policy remain intact in the face of geopolitical brinkmanship? READ MORE
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As Blue States Sue to Ban Ethanol-Fueled Vehicles, Corn Growers Want Court’s Ear
(Capital Press) Corn Belt farmers are eager to do what they can to prevent Oregon, Washington and California from banning ethanol-powered vehicles. The National Corn Growers Association and corn growers in 11 states have moved to intervene in a lawsuit blue states
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Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority Releases Rules Update for Use of Biofuel Blends
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority released a circular to inform the shipping community that the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), at its 83rd session, approved Interim guidance on the carriage of blends
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Low Carbon Truck Programme Trial
(DP World) From the 1st September 2025, DP World UK has launched a unique Low Carbon Truck Programme Trial, providing UK HGV fleet owners an opportunity to trial Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a cleaner, renewable diesel alternative. In partnership with leading
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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Low Lifecycle Carbon Fuel Combustion Models
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This project develops predictive combustion and emission models for low lifecycle carbon fuels (LLCFs) across hard-to-decarbonize sectors. Key advancements include improved kinetic models for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) components like cyclohexane and methylcyclohexane, and a novel
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Following the Science: Why Bioenergy Needs a Seat at the SBTi Table
by Michael Goldsworthy (Elimini/Biofuels Digest) For many years now, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has led the way in setting the standard for corporate climate commitments. At the heart of SBTi is a simple ethos: follow the science. ... Meanwhile, decarbonization will only
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Davangere Sugar Charts Ambitious Expansion amid India's Biofuel Push
(PNN/ANI/LastLY) ... Davangere Sugar Company Limited (DSCL) (NSE: DAVANGERE, BSE: 543267) is gearing up for a transformative phase of growth, leveraging a favourable government policy, rising ethanol demand, and deep-rooted farmer partnerships as India accelerates its transition toward cleaner fuels and
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
'Dismissed': Supreme Court Rejects Plea against 20% Ethanol-Blended Petrol Rollout
(Business Today) The plea claimed that millions of motorists were forced to use this fuel, which is not compatible with all vehicles, particularly those manufactured before 2023. Supreme Court rejects PIL challenging 20% ethanol-blended petrol implementation Centre highlights benefits of E20 fuel for
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Automakers Assure Drivers as India Shifts Fully to Ethanol-Blended Fuel
by Samir Gautam (Tech Story) India’s nationwide shift to petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) has stirred debate among motorists, but the country’s top automakers insist the new fuel is safe for use, even in older vehicles. While drivers may see a
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Investing in Biofuel Could Help Canadian Canola Producers Struggling with Tariffs
by Sam Maciag (CBC News) Domestic renewable fuel production could make producers less reliant on exports, industry expert says -- As Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe plans a trade mission to China to address recent tariffs the country imposed on Canadian canola exports, some of
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Education Iowa State University, industry partners to elevate biobased product testing
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa State University is working with a U.S. Defense Department-backed organization to develop facilities that could make the university and its community a national destination for biobased product testing. BioMADE, a Manufacturing Innovation Institute focused on bioindustrial manufacturing and
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Govt to Issue New Presidential Regulation on Waste Management for Energy Sector Development
by Julian Issac (Indonesia Business Post) The Indonesian government is set to issue a new Presidential Regulation (Perpres) to replace three existing regulations on waste management, in a move aimed at streamlining bureaucracy and improving the waste-to-energy business model, which has
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Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis of Lignocellulosic Biomass: Recent Advances and Comprehensive Overview
by Hassan El Bari, Casimir Kalibe Fanezoune, et al (Journal of Analytic and Applied Pyrolysis) • Bio-oil has a higher energy density and easier storage and transportation. • Catalysts can allow lower activation energy and produce higher-grade fuels. • Zeolite-based catalysts deliver superior
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Jeonnam Bids for $1.9Bn National Hydrogen Complex with Plan to Build Korea’s Biggest Clean H₂ Hub
(Fuels Cells Works) South Korea’s Jeonnam Province (South Jeolla) has formally applied to the national government for KRW 2.7 trillion ($1.9 billion) in state subsidies to build what it says would be the largest clean hydrogen production complex in the country,
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Viridi Plans to Build a Green Hydrogen and Methanol Plant in La Guajira, Colombia
(Fuel Cells Works) The company also has solar projects in the pipeline for around 90 megabytes of installed capacity -- Viridi RE continues with the development and construction of strategic projects in 2025 and aims at the implementation of infrastructure that allows the
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Effective Deep Eutectic Solvent Pretreatment in One-Pot Lignocellulose Biorefinery for Ethanol Production
(Industrial Crops and Products) • Development of a novel one-pot DES mediated pretreatment method that eliminates the need for a washing step. Investigation of enzyme kinetics to understand inhibition patterns at varying DES concentrations and biomass loading. Direct saccharification post-pretreatment minimizes uncompetitive inhibition,
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Thermogravimetric Analysis and Kinetic Modeling for Empty Fruit Bunch Date Palm Pyrolysis
by Casimir Kalibé Fanezouné, Asma Dhahak, Jorge Peixinho and Hassan El Bari (Bioresource Technology Reports) The Palm Empty Fruit Bunch was studied using TGA, DTG and shrinkage analysis. CR, Kissinger, KAS, and OFW models, were used to study the pyrolysis kinetic. The CR model gives Ea ranging from 60
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogas Systems Developments and Flexibility
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biogas systems are proven, customizable net-zero technologies, feeding biomethane into existing gas infrastructure and treating diverse wet organic wastes. They offer high operational flexibility, integrating electrical and natural gas grids, and are generally cheaper than
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Study Unearths Rich Data for Better Bioenergy Crops
by Stephanie Seay (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) Scientists developed a new approach to study the molecular makeup of the plant soil environment, yielding data that can drive innovations for better energy and food crops. -- Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
CALL FOR SYMPOSIA 30th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference --- June 2026 --- San Antonio, TX DEADLINE October 14, 2025
The 2026 conference theme, "Building the Future: Sustainable Chemistry for Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure" aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #9. We welcome proposals that address: Industrial transformation and innovation Resilient and sustainable infrastructure Responsible innovation and systems thinking Reduction of hazardous
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Advancements in Artificial Neural Networks and Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass Processing: A Comprehensive Review and a Bibliometric Analysis
by Khaoula Laouidi, Sanae Habchi, Casimir Kalibe Fanezoune, Brahim Sallek, Nataliia Kussul, and Hassan El Bari (Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis) • Bibliometric analysis reveals growth in ANN applications in pyrolysis processes. ANN algorithms were extensively studied for the fast pyrolysis of several biomass. ANN optimizes reactor conditions, boosting
August 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Optimization Study Using Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Neural Networks on the Co-digestion of Food Waste and Poultry Slaughterhouse Waste, with Hydrochar as an Effective Enhancer
by Sanae Habchi and Hassan El Bari (Bioresource Technology Reports) • PSHW and FW were co-digested with hydrochar added to improve methane production. The optimal YCH4 was observed for 15 g/L of hydrochar added, with 232 % improvement. C/N ratio, hydrochar added, and HRT were the modeling parameters selected. ANN
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Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) in Lignocellulosic Biomass Pretreatment: Mechanisms and Process Optimization
Nida Arshad, Elizabeth Jayex Panakkal, Aiya Chantarasiri, Peerapong Pornwongthong, Hassan El Bari, Widya Fatriasari, Prapakorn Tantayotai and Malinee Sriariyanun (Bioresource Technology Reports) A comprehensive overview of various DES formulations and their combinations is provided. The impact of reaction parameters on DES pretreatment efficiency is critically evaluated. The integration of intensification
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Enhancing Biogas Production from Vinasse through Optimizing Hydraulic Retention Time and Added Load Using the Response Surface Methodology
by Hassan El Bari and Sanae Habchi (Heliyon) Vinasse, a byproduct of ethanol production from sugarcane, is a rich organic matter and poses environmental challenges due to its high pollutant content. Effective biomethane production from vinasse can mitigate its environmental impact by converting organic matter
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RNG Coalition, Phillips 66 Join Call to Extend California’s Cap-and-Trade Program
by Erin Krueger (Biomass Magazine) The RNG Coalition and Phillips 66 on Aug. 20 joined more than 40 other businesses, associations and nonprofits in urging the California legislature to extend the state’s Cap-and-Trade Program before the end of the legislative session
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Southwest Gas Seeks to Move Forward with Renewable Natural Gas Supply from Food and Wastewater in California
(Southwest Gas) CPUC filing marks a milestone in meeting Senate Bill 1440 goals and reducing climate pollutants -- Victorville, CA—Southwest Gas Corporation (Southwest Gas) has submitted a procurement agreement to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) that would bring renewable natural
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Tidewater Targets 2026 for Final Investment Decision on SAF Project
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Tidewater Renewables on Aug. 14 announced its renewable diesel and renewable hydrogen (HDRD) complex in British Columbia operated at 72% of design capacity during the second quarter. The company continues to advance plans to add sustainable
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FutureFuel: Arkansas Biodiesel Plant Remains Idle
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) FutureFuel Corp. on Aug. 11 releases second quarter results, confirming that its 59 MMgy biodiesel plant in Batesville, Arkansas, remains idle due to market conditions. The company expressed hope the facility will restart in late 2025
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30th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference --- June 2026 --- San Antonio, TX
The 2026 conference theme, "Building the Future: Sustainable Chemistry for Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure" aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #9. Industrial transformation and innovation Resilient and sustainable infrastructure Responsible innovation and systems thinking Reduction of hazardous chemical pollution Advancing worker and product
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Alaska Airlines, Cosmo Oil Marketing Sign Sustainable Aviation Fuel Sales Sgreement for Hawaiian Airlines Osaka-Honolulu Flights
(Alaska Airlines) -- Hawaiian Airlines will blend sustainable aviation fuel on select flights between Osaka and Honolulu. -- The initiative supports Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines’ strategy to reduce carbon emissions and grow the SAF market. Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will
August 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Microalgae: A Sustainable Solution for Wastewater and Biodiesel
(Bioengineer.org) In an era marked by increasing environmental challenges and the urgent need for sustainable energy sources, the cultivation of microalgae has emerged as a promising solution, particularly when integrated with the treatment of waste. Recent research led by a team
August 30, 2025 Read Full Article
UNGA: Energy & Environment - Panel on The Path to Clean Cooking through Scaled Innovation --- September 22, 2025 --- New York, NY
Join us for a panel discussion hosted on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), focused on unpacking the global clean cooking transition. The panel, hosted in partnership with the U.S. Grains & BioProducts
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Arva’s Guide to GHG Accounting: Pathways for Agricultural Supply Chain Decarbonization
(Arva) Discover actionable strategies for supply chain decarbonization - grounded in field data, farmer collaboration, and science-based methods.-- Data is the key to unlocking supply chain transformation. Arva’s Whitepaper on Supply Chain Decarbonization offers a practical look at how companies supporting farmers through
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Partnering for Sustainable Airfreight: Lufthansa Cargo and CEVA Logistics Sign MoU on SAF Use
(Lufthansa Cargo) Lufthansa Cargo and global logistics provider CEVA Logistics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their collaboration in the area of sustainability—with a clear focus on the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The agreement aims to
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Sustainable Aviation Futures APAC Congress --- November 24-26, 2025 --- Singapore
Unlocking Asia Pacific’s SAF market and aviation decarbonisation roadmap. Sustainable Aviation Futures APAC Congress returns to Singapore from November 2025 and will unpack national policies, strategies to create domestic SAF production, and pathways to export fuel worldwide. Asia Pacific is the fastest
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Legal Analysis Finds Countries Must Include Aviation Non-CO2 Emissions in Their Climate Action Plans
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) Legal advice provided for environmental NGOs Transport & Environment and Opportunity Green shows that all countries have a legal obligation to include aviation non-CO2 emissions, such as those that cause climate warming aircraft contrails, in their national
August 29, 2025 Read Full Article
SAF Production and Procurement Deals Inked in China and Other Asia Regions
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) The development and use of sustainable aviation fuel is increasing in both mainland China and Hong Kong, with multiple announcements of new partnerships to advance low carbon air transport. China National Aviation Fuel Corporation (CNAF), the country’s
August 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Revolutionizing Biodiesel: How Deep Learning Is Transforming Sustainable Fuel Production
((Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd/EurekAlert!) As the world grapples with climate change and dwindling fossil fuel reserves, biodiesel emerges as a promising renewable alternative to conventional diesel. However, the journey toward sustainable biodiesel production faces significant hurdles, particularly
August 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Japan to Fund around $408 Million for Bamboo-Based Ethanol Project in India: Report
(Chinimandi) Japan will fund up to 60 billion yen (about $408 million) in public and private funding for a biofuel project in India that will convert bamboo biomass into automobile fuel, according to the Nikkei Asia. The move marks Japan’s largest
August 29, 2025 Read Full Article
CALL FOR POSTERS Student Poster Session at Hex@Tex --- September 30-October 1, 2025 --- Austin, TX DEADLINE September 10, 2025
Current university students are invited to participate in this exciting opportunity to present your research to a multidisciplinary audience of experts and decision-makers from across the hydrogen landscape. This educational, non-commercial event is focused on advancing innovation in hydrogen emissions
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HEX@@TEX Hydrogen Emissions eXchange at the University of Texas at Austin --- September 30-October 1, 2025 --- Austin, TX
HEX@TEX is back — bigger and better than before! Open to all, the annual Hydrogen Emissions eXchange at the University of Texas at Austin is your front-row seat to important emissions discussions playing a pivotal role in the future of
August 29, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Green Gas Production Targets and Challenges
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) EU directives target 35 bcm renewable gas by 2030, with the Netherlands aiming for 1.1 bcm Green Gas, 0.55 bcm via gasification. This necessitates building approximately 14 (30 MWth) plants in NL and 175 across Europe
August 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Report on Farm Progress Show Biofuels Buzz
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Ethanol was in the spotlight at the 2025 Farm Progress Show with USDA predicting a record corn crop that needs to find a home through increased exports and domestic demand and the Renewable Fuels Association once again
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Mexico Taps Brazil’s Ethanol Expertise to Boost Biofuels Strategy
(Bnamericas) Mexico’s government has signed an agreement with Brazil to help develop its emerging biofuels industry, as the two countries strengthen economic cooperation. On Wednesday, energy minister Luz Elena González Escobar and Brazil’s vice president Geraldo Alckmin signed a declaration of intent
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Ethanol Group Says a Summer of Policy Changes Points towards More Markets for Farmers
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) The executive director of Renewable Fuels Nebraska says recent policy decisions impacting biofuels from the Trump administration could expand markets for farmers. Dawn Caldwell says increasing blending requirements for ethanol under the Renewable Fuels Standard was
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Hydrogen’s Horizon: Going for the Green, Bethpage Black Style
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Ryder Cup. Bethpage Black. The 17th hole. Two hundred and thirty-two yards into a crosswind, back-left pin tucked behind a bunker. One hole down, one swing to keep the match alive. Play safe? Or go
August 29, 2025 Read Full Article
12th Annual CH4 Connections Conference --- October 8-9, 2025 --- Fort Collins, CO
For 12 years, the conference has promoted the open exchange of ideas from leading thought leaders, academic researchers, industry experts, regulators, policymakers, and environmental advocates. Speakers will address current research on methane emissions, technologies to detect and mitigate emissions, policy
August 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Veritas Workshop --- October 7, 2025 --- Ft. Collins, CO
Veritas’ technical protocols provide companies and countries with methane emissions reduction targets with a consistent, technology neutral approach to measuring and verifying methane emissions-enabling a credible, consistent, verifiable, and transparent methodology. READ MORE
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Using Independent Assurance to Strengthen Confidence in Methane Emissions Data
by Amanda Berry (Catalyst/Medium) If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. Nowhere is that truer than in tackling methane emissions. Methane is responsible for a good portion of global emissions, yet the International Energy Agency estimates that around 70% of methane
August 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Special EPM Podcast Series Hosted by Sue Retka Schill Featuring Sen. Tom Daschle
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) Homegrown Fuels Podcast Episode 13. Sen. Tom Daschle earned the nickname Dasch-ahol for his gasohol advocacy. He served as South Dakota’s Representative beginning in 1978 in the midst of the gasohol craze, and was elected to the Senate
August 28, 2025 Read Full Article
2025 Transportation & Innovation Expo --- October 28, 2025 --- Madison, WI
The T&I is Wisconsin’s premier sustainable transportation exposition, gathering industry leaders from around the Midwest, seeking to provide attendees with the opportunity to discover the latest in advanced transportation technologies. We offer groundbreaking & fun sessions covering the latest innovations
August 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit
(Minnesota Department of Revenue) If you produce or blend sustainable aviation fuel, you may qualify for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit. The credit is available for sustainable aviation fuel sold after June 30, 2024, and before July 1, 2030, for tax years
August 28, 2025 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Iman Pambagyo
Still, the global legitimacy of palm oil-based biodiesel cannot endure without stronger sustainability pillars at home. Criticisms ... about deforestation, land conflicts, and indigenous rights should not be dismissed as mere “smear campaigns.” There is truth in these claims, however
August 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Countdown to CBAM 2026: How Businesses and Industries Are Getting Ready --- September 17, 2025 --- ONLINE
With the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impacting imports from 2026 — and reporting requirements already in effect — companies around the world are racing to understand its implications. In this timely webinar, OPIS experts break down what CBAM
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EPA Proposes to Block California’s Heavy-Duty Truck Rule for Out-of-State Vehicles
(Advanced Clean Tech News) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it is proposing to disapprove California’s heavy-duty vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements as they apply to vehicles not registered in the state, including out-of-state and foreign-registered trucks. The EPA
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AI-Generated Scientific Hypotheses Lag Human Ones When Put to the Test
byJeffrey Brainard (Science Magazine) Machines still face hurdles in identifying fresh research paths, study suggests -- ... In a heartbeat, machines can now scour the ballooning research literature for gaps, signaling fruitful research avenues that scientists might otherwise miss. But how good are
August 28, 2025 Read Full Article
OLEOFUELS® 2026 --- June 10-11, 2026 --- Seville, Spain
Join us for the highly anticipated OLEOFUELS® 2026 Conference, taking place on the 10th & 11th June 2026 in Sevilla, Spain. Now in its 17th edition, this leading industry event will bring together around 300 senior-level attendees from across the entire oleofuels value chain. From feedstock
August 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Bio Friends and Cheongmyeong Sign MOU to Build Korea's First Commercial-Scale Biogas-Based Methanol Production Plant
(Bio Friends) On August 22nd, Biofriends Inc. (CEO WonJun Cho), a clean fuel and renewable energy production company, and Cheongmyeong Co., Ltd. (CEO MinSu Na), a leading K-biogas company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build Korea's first commercial-scale biogas-based
August 28, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy Integration in Renewable Energy Systems
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)Integrating bioenergy is essential for flexible renewable energy systems, addressing increasing demands for short- and long-term flexibility, electrification support, and carbon management. Flexible bioenergy helps resolve intraday and seasonal electricity mismatches by producing storable fuels like
August 28, 2025 Read Full Article
BASF and Yara End Joint Project for Low-Carbon Ammonia at U.S. Gulf Coast
(Yara International ASA) BASF and Yara International ASA have jointly decided to discontinue their project to develop a low-carbon ammonia production facility with carbon capture and storage in the U.S. Gulf Coast region. This decision reflects the companies’ commitment to focus
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The Grimaldi Group Takes Delivery of the Grande Shanghai
(Grimaldi Group) The Grimaldi Group takes delivery of the Grande Shanghai; Among the main features of this innovative car carrier are her 9,000 CEU capacity, halved fuel consumption and Ammonia Ready class notation. Naples, 27 August 2025: This morning, the Grimaldi Group took
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Burando Energies, NCLH & World Fuel Services Unite to Decarbonize Maritime
(Burando Energies/Bunker Market) Burando Energies partnered with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) and World Fuel Services to supply biofuels to NCLH cruise ships during port stays in the Netherlands. In a major stride toward maritime decarbonization, Burando Energies, World Fuel Services
August 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Port of Louisiana Seeks Bids to Build e-Methanol Bunker Barge
by John Snyder (Riviera) Port calls for bids from US shipyards to construct 28,900-bbl methanol fuelling barge -- Bids are being solicited from qualified US shipyards for the construction of a 28,900-bbl e-methanol hydrogen fuelling barge for the Port of South Louisiana. According
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European Automakers Warn that Combustion Engine Ban Isn’t Possible
by James Ochoa (AutoBlog) Industry leaders urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to reconsider plans for phasing out fossil fuel-powered vehicles by the mid-2030s. -- According to new reports published by Bloomberg and Reuters, Europe’s automotive giants are sounding the alarm, warning that
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Expander and Rocky Mountain Establish Wheatland Synfuels Inc. as a Platform dor Carseland Bio-Synfuels Complex
(Expander Energy/Newswire) Expander Energy Inc. (“Expander”) and Rocky Mountain Clean Fuels Inc. (“Rocky Mountain”) are pleased to announce that a letter of intent has been signed to jointly form Wheatland Synfuels Inc. (“Wheatland”) and to acquire Rocky Mountain’s state-of-the-art Carseland Synthetic
August 27, 2025 Read Full Article
OCOchem and ADM Announce Production Partnership to Build Innovative New CO2 Conversion Facility at ADM Facility
(OCOchem/Business Wire) OCOchem, a rapidly scaling pioneer of CO2 electrolysis and conversion technologies, today (August 18, 2025) announced production partnership agreement with ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, to build a groundbreaking field demonstration plant using
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Thin Biofilm Can Transform CO₂ into Renewable Energy
by Kathrine Torday Gulden (NIBIO) NIBIO has contributed to developing a method for turning greenhouse gases like CO₂ or CO into biomethane – a renewable energy source. Using thin layers of microorganisms, so-called biofilms, greenhouse gases can be transformed into clean-burning fuel. Carbon-based
August 27, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Understanding Uncertainty in Biofuel ILUC
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) IIASA’s GLOBIOM model simulates global land-use change across agriculture, bioenergy, and forestry to understand market-mediated responses. Research analyzed uncertainty in Induced Land-Use Change (ILUC) emissions from increased US soy-biodiesel demand using One-at-a-time and Monte Carlo simulations.
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Organic Recycling Systems’ Catalyst Validated for Boosting Biogas Production
by Prakash Jha (Bio Energy Times) Organic Recycling Systems (ORS) has achieved a major milestone in the field of Compressed Biogas (CBG) with its MethanoBoost Catalyst (MBC) receiving validation from the Sardar Swarn Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE). The institute confirmed
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Viking Line Starts to Run Vessels on Bio-LNG to Generate Compliance for Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime Pool
(Gasum) The collaboration enables a substantial increase in compliance supply as demand for FuelEU Maritime pooling heats up towards the end of the year. Viking Line has started to run it’s two ro-ro vessels Viking Glory and Viking Grace on bio-LNG in
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Universal Fuel Technologies’ Sustainable Aviation Fuel Accepted into ASTM Clearinghouse for Qualification
(Universal Fuel Technologies) Company's Flexiforming-produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) advances toward commercial adoption; Acceptance validates proven technical capability and production scale required for Clearinghouse qualification; Milestone positions Unifuel as a credible pathway towards 100% drop-in SAF for commercial airline adoption As the global
August 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Airbus and Air France Complete Inaugural SAF A220 Ferry Flight
(Airbus) An Air France Airbus A220 today completed its delivery flight from Airbus’ site in Mirabel to Paris powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This marked a significant step forward: Airbus in Canada directly issued official sustainability credentials for SAF to a
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SAF’s a Baldwin! Hello! We Clue You in on Why We’re Totally Following UFT’s Flexforming SAF Tech and Its Progress
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) I read earlier today an assertion that SAF costs seven times as much as jet fuel, and it reminds me the world is still pretty clueless about SAF’s progress. As if the U.S. Navy’s $2.18-per-gallon order with AltAir
August 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Canola Acres Poised to Rebound as Demand for Biofuels Grows
by Candace Krebs (Farm Talk) Demand for renewable fuels is driving a resurgence of interest in winter canola, as indicated by the turnout at a recent Southern Plains regional meeting that attracted more than twice the growers as the same meeting
August 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Harnessing Feedstock Diversity for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
by Paul Ticehurst (Johnson Matthey/Energy Connects) Relying on a single feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is not a realistic option. The amount of SAF needed for the aviation sector to meet the growing number of mandates and targets globally
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Auramarine Delivers Methanol Fuel Supply System for Two Terntank Hybrid Tankers
(Auramarine) Agreement is a natural continuation of the partnership following the delivery of methanol fuel supply systems for three of Terntank’s 15,000 DWT hybrid tankers over the past 12 months. Auramarine, the trusted fuel supply and auxiliary systems expert, announced that it has signed
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Carbon Counts: AI Hype, Hazards, and Real-World Impact --- September 18, 2025 --- ONLINE
David LaGreca and Dave Lindenmuth are back with Carbon Counts, an informational series exploring how guidance from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, state and local jurisdictions, and evolving consumer expectations are redefining transparency in emissions accounting. This episode will feature EcoEngineers’ Climate
August 27, 2025 Read Full Article
CORSIA and Opportunities for Sustainable Aviation Fuel --- September 10, 2025 --- ONLINE
Join us for an in-depth webinar designed for stakeholders in the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry and aviation sector. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), focusing on how
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Unlocking Revenue with a Life-Cycle Analysis --- September 4, 2025 --- ONLINE
Life-cycle analysis (LCA) is a powerful tool that helps businesses go beyond simply reducing their environmental footprint — it can also unleash significant revenue potential and foster sustainable growth. Evolving regulations are using carbon accounting and LCA to measure accurate
August 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuel Switch Snapshot: B100 Only Makes Sense between EU Ports
(Engine) Rotterdam’s regulation-adjusted B100 remains attractive; B100 continues to be priced out in Singapore; LBM a top choice for dual-fuel vessels -- ... In Singapore, B100 is still far from affordable. That is partly because it is only offered by a few suppliers with
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Scientists Develop Coordinated Strategy to Boost Biofuel Production from Brown Algae
by Zhang Nannan (Chinese Academy of Sciences/TechXplore) A team of researchers led by Prof. Li Weiming from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a novel "coordinated engineering" approach to enhance biofuel production from brown
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Biochar: A Valuable and Versatile Commodity
by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) This week's Biomass Magazine's Podcast Series features Myles Gray, Executive Director at the US Biochar Initiative. Interviewed by Anna Simet, Director of Content & Senior Editor of Biomass Magazine. READ MORE
August 26, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Todd Young Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Farmers, Analyze Long-Term Soil Health
(Office of Senator Tina Smith (D-MN)) U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced bipartisan legislation that will help bolster soil research and improve agricultural resilience and productivity in the Midwest and across the country. Experts estimate that American
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CERAWeek 2026 --- March 23-27, 2026 --- Houston, TX
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August 26, 2025 Read Full Article
BioProcess International --- September 15-18, 2025 --- Boston, MA
From Cell Line and Cell Culture to Downstream and Next Generation Manufacturing - Join the Engineers, Scientists and Biotech Leaders Who Are Fostering Scientific Innovation to Solve Today's Challenges. Tailored Bioprocessing Content: Immerse Yourself in Critical Case Studies, Powerful Data, and
August 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Virginia Clean Energy Summit --- September 30-October 1, 2025 --- Richmond, VA
The Virginia Clean Energy Summit serves as a vital forum for presenting innovative clean energy technologies, policies, and business practices that are driving the transformation of Virginia's energy sector. Our main goal is to identify opportunities and foster collaboration that
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SHEIN and Lufthansa Cargo Sign MoU to Explore Initiatives to Promote More Sustainable Air Transportation
(SHEIN) The MoU includes a program to scale up the use of sustainable aviation fuel on Lufthansa Cargo flights for SHEIN deliveries; The MOU calls for concrete actions to be concluded within the next six months The global online fashion and lifestyle retailer,
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UK’s Chiltern Railways Secures 13 Modern Trains to Be Fueled by Renewable Diesel
(Chiltern Railways/Biobased Diesel Daily) In a boost for regional growth, Chiltern Railways announced in August that it has secured modern trains to transform customer journeys in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and the West Midlands in the U.K. Chiltern Railways, which is part of
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Black Star Group Strengthens Its Multienergy Strategy in Europe
(Black Star Group/Biobased Diesel Daily) Black Star Group announced Aug. 19 that it has taken a significant step in consolidating its position within the European energy sector by expanding its multienergy offering, which includes diesel, gasoline and biodiesel. The company said this strategic
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Minister O’Brien Publishes Ireland’s First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policy Roadmap
(Ireland Department of Transport) Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has today published Ireland’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Policy Roadmap, as committed to under the Programme for Government. The aviation sector faces a particular challenge to decarbonise. The development and deployment of
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Mazda Turns to Biofuel in Carbon Neutrality Effort
(NHK World) ... Mazda Motor has tied up with biofuel developer Euglena to blend in higher amounts of the eco-friendly alternative in regular diesel fuel. Their efforts enable up to a 51 percent mix of biofuel, with some companies reportedly using the
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GCMD Trials Show Promise of Tracers in Combating Marine Biofuel Fraud
(Globle Centre for Maritime Decarbonization) - Three tracer technologies were deployed in six supply chain trials under real-world commercial conditions, without disrupting operational practices or compromising fuel quality. - Among the tracer candidates trialled, the organic tracer emerged as the most
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John Deere Announces B30 Biodiesel Compatibility across Engine Portfolio
by Rusty Halvorson (John Deere/KFGO) John Deere today announced the approval of B30 biodiesel use across its entire portfolio of Tier 4 John Deere engines. This increases the previous approval of blends up to B20. The announcement will also be highlighted this
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New Fact Sheet: Data Centers and Emergency Standby Generators
(Energy Technology Forum) Have you seen our latest fact sheet on data centers and emergency standby generators? It addresses frequently asked questions on this important topic. ... How can backup power systems be made more sustainable? Since emergency standby generators only operate for periodic readiness
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Cummins and Chevron Make High-Powered CNG Engines a Reality
(Chevron) ... "Chevron and Cummins have collaborated on numerous projects to ensure that customers and fleets have access to alternative fuels such as renewable diesel, biodiesel, compressed natural gas and hydrogen,” said Brian Peterson, Chevron Renewable Fuels National Sales Manager. Mark Jamieson,
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Five Strategies for More Effective Hydrogen Scalability
by Chuck Hayes (Swagelok/Advanced Clean Tech News) The hydrogen economy is at a crucial juncture. Greater scalability for hydrogen infrastructure is needed for this promising clean energy fuel to meet its full potential, and professionals in the space are working diligently
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TRA Proposes New Anti-Dumping Measure on Chinese Biodiesel Public Comment DEADLINE September 22, 2025
(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The TRA has published its Statement of Essential Facts in the biodiesel investigation, recommending duties to counter dumping by Chinese exporters. -- The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today [22 August 2025] published its Statement of Essential Facts (SEF) in
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Strategic Step for Sustainable Aviation from SOCAR Türkiye and Turkish Airlines
(SOCAR) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering cooperation in the field of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) was signed between SOCAR Turkey and Turkish Airlines at a ceremony held at Turkish Airlines Headquarters on August 13, 2025. Senior executives from both institutions attended the
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Biofuels Gain Traction in Global Energy Shift
by Todd Riggs (Oil & Gas Middle East) As fossil fuel reliance decreases, biofuels emerge as a key low-carbon alternative in the global energy landscape. -- ... The share of fossil fuels in the world’s energy mix has decreased from 82% in
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EPA Seeks Feedback on Science Advisory Board Nominees Public Comment DEADLINE September 4, 2025
by Sean Reilly (Politico Pro Greenwire) Among the pool of 165 candidates are members of a climate science denial group and industry representatives. -- EPA is seeking public feedback on a large pool of applicants — a motley group that includes mainstream
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Finnair, CN Logistics Agree to Reduce Emissions via SAF
(SAF Investor) Finnair and Hong Kong–based logistics company CN Logistics have agreed to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to cut carbon emissions from air cargo operations. As part of the agreement, CN Logistics co-funded a purchase of SAF batch with Finnair. The fuel
August 26, 2025 Read Full Article
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